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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,125.28, 58,132.11 and 23,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,125.28, 58,132.11 and 23,262 is: 32,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,125.28 : 58,132.11 = 23,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,125.28/58,132.11 = 23,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,125.28x = 58,132.11 × 23,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,125.28x = 1,352,269,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,269,142.82/42,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,101.13

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